activities · 57
what they do
direct service · 46
- Address student concerns and promote sustainability Student Advocacy & Shared GovernanceIdentifies and addresses student concerns to improve programs and services, and promotes sustainability principles and practices within the SDSU community through targeted initiatives and programs.
- Addressing Commuter Student Needs Student Advocacy & Shared GovernanceEnsures campus resources and programs meet the specific needs of commuter students.
- Addressing Student Concerns and Improving Services Student Advocacy & Shared GovernanceIdentifies and addresses student concerns to improve the quality of programs and services for SDSU students.
- Addressing Student Concerns and Improving Services Student Advocacy & Shared GovernanceIdentifies and addresses student concerns to improve the quality of programs and services for SDSU students, and ensures campus resources meet the needs of commuter students.
- Administer student organization funding and financial services Student Organization Financial Management SupportProvides funding to student organizations—including College Councils, cultural groups, and academically oriented organizations—through various committees, and offers deposit processing services and required banking training for student organization treasurers.
- Administer student organization funding and financial services Student Organization Financial Management SupportProvides funding support to SDSU-recognized student organizations through the Campus Program Funding Committee and College Councils, funds cultural organizations that support underrepresented students, and offers deposit processing services with mandatory banking training for treasurers.
- Administering Aztec Achievement Awards University Achievement Awards CoordinationPlans, coordinates, and administers the annual A.S. Aztec Achievement Awards, including the selection of awardees, to recognize contributions to San Diego State University.
- Administering Student Government Elections Student Government Elections AdministrationConducts and administers elections for student government positions, including hosting in-person voting events with food distribution, and enforces the Elections Code.
- Administering Student Government Elections Student Government Elections AdministrationConducts and administers elections for student government positions, including organizing voting events with food distribution and enforcing the Elections Code.
- Community Engagement and Liaison Student-Led Campus & Community Engagement ProgramsServes as a liaison between A.S. and SDSU to foster relationships with local community planning groups and law enforcement, and organizes volunteer community service opportunities.
- Conduct student government elections Student Government Elections AdministrationOrganizes and administers Associated Students elections, including in-person voting events with food distribution, and enforces the Elections Code, with recent voting held from March 23 to March 26, 2026.
- Coordinate graduate and college-specific student programming Student Organization Financial Management SupportOperates eight College Councils and a Graduate Student Association to represent and coordinate programming for undergraduate and graduate students, including planning and coordination of the graduate student experience.
- Create and fund student programs and facilities Student-Led Campus & Community Engagement ProgramsCreates, promotes, and funds social, recreational, cultural, and educational programs and facilities on campus and in the community, including support for the SDSU Children’s Center and initiatives that meet the needs of commuter students.
- Creating and Funding Student Programs and Facilities Student-Led Campus & Community Engagement ProgramsCreates, promotes, and funds social, recreational, cultural, and educational programs and facilities on campus and in the community for SDSU students.
- Ensure digital accessibility Website Accessibility ComplianceMaintains accessible web content by using proper HTML and CSS, providing alt tags and text summaries, ensuring color contrast and script alternatives, and implementing skip links and non-timed forms.
- Ensuring Website Accessibility Website Accessibility ComplianceMaintains website accessibility by using correct HTML/CSS, alt tags for images and image maps, text summaries for non-text content, sufficient color contrast, and skip links, while avoiding animated images and timed responses.
- Ensuring Website Accessibility Website Accessibility ComplianceMaintains website accessibility by using correct HTML/CSS, ensuring alt tags for images, providing text summaries for non-text content, using sufficient color contrast, avoiding animated images, limiting scripts, and providing skip links.
- Ensuring Website Accessibility Website Accessibility ComplianceMaintains website accessibility by using correct HTML/CSS, ensuring alt tags for images, providing text summaries for non-text content, using color for styling with sufficient contrast, structuring data tables, avoiding animated images, limiting scripts, and providing skip links.
- Fostering Community Relationships Student-Led Campus & Community Engagement ProgramsServes as a liaison between A.S. and SDSU to foster relationships with local community planning groups and law enforcement.
- Host recognition and engagement events University Achievement Awards CoordinationPlans and coordinates the annual A.S. Aztec Achievement Awards to recognize contributions to San Diego State University and organizes volunteer community service opportunities for the SDSU community.
- Improving Student Programs and Services Student Advocacy & Shared GovernanceIdentifies and addresses student concerns to improve the quality of programs and services for SDSU students.
- Manage and distribute student financial resources Student Organization Financial Management SupportOversees the management and distribution of financial resources for SDSU students through the Financial Affairs Committee.
- Manage financial and organizational governance Student Organization Financial Management SupportOversees governance by managing policies, objectives, and organizational values, and manages the distribution of financial resources for SDSU students through the Financial Affairs Committee.
- Managing Financial Resources for Students Student Organization Financial Management SupportOversees the management and distribution of financial resources for SDSU students through the Financial Affairs Committee.
- Managing Student Financial Resources Student Organization Financial Management SupportOversees the management and distribution of financial resources for SDSU students through the Financial Affairs Committee and provides funding support to recognized student organizations for on-campus events.
- Market A.S. services and build community partnerships Student-Led Campus & Community Engagement ProgramsMarkets and promotes A.S. services, events, and activities to the SDSU community and serves as a liaison between A.S. and SDSU to foster relationships with local community planning groups and law enforcement.
- Market and communicate A.S. services Student-Led Campus & Community Engagement ProgramsMarkets and promotes Associated Students services, events, and activities to the SDSU community through the Marketing & Communications Committee.
- Marketing A.S. Services and Events Student-Led Campus & Community Engagement ProgramsMarkets and promotes A.S. services, events, and activities to the SDSU community through the Marketing & Communications Committee.
- Marketing and Communications Student-Led Campus & Community Engagement ProgramsMarkets and promotes A.S. services, events, and activities to the SDSU community through the Marketing & Communications Committee.
- Meeting Commuter Student Needs Student Advocacy & Shared GovernanceEnsures campus resources and programs meet the needs of commuter students.
- Organize student elections and governance processes Student Government Elections AdministrationOrganizes and administers Associated Students elections, including in-person voting events with food distribution, and oversees governance by managing policies, objectives, and organizational values.
- Organizing Student Government Elections Student Government Elections AdministrationConducts and administers elections for student government positions, including hosting in-person voting events with food distribution, and enforces the Elections Code.
- Organizing Volunteer Community Service Student-Led Campus & Community Engagement ProgramsOrganizes and facilitates volunteer community service opportunities for the SDSU community.
- Promote accessibility and inclusive design Website Accessibility ComplianceEnsures digital accessibility by using proper HTML/CSS, alt tags, sufficient color contrast, skip links, and avoiding animated content, in compliance with accessibility standards for all users.
- Promote sustainability and community engagement Student-Led Campus & Community Engagement ProgramsOrganizes volunteer community service opportunities and promotes sustainability principles and practices within the SDSU community through programs and initiatives.
- Promoting Sustainability Student-Led Campus & Community Engagement ProgramsPromotes sustainability principles and practices within the SDSU community through initiatives and programs.
- Providing Financial Services for Student Organizations Student Organization Financial Management SupportProcesses deposits for student organizations at the A.S. office and requires student organization treasurers to attend A.S. Banking training each academic year.
- Recognize campus contributions through awards University Achievement Awards CoordinationPlans, coordinates, and hosts the annual A.S. Aztec Achievement Awards to recognize contributions to San Diego State University.
- Recognizing Student Achievements University Achievement Awards CoordinationHosts and plans the annual Aztec Achievement Awards to recognize contributions to San Diego State University, including awardee selection.
- Recognizing Student Achievements University Achievement Awards CoordinationHosts and coordinates the annual Aztec Achievement Awards to recognize contributions to San Diego State University, including awardee selection.
- Representing Student Interests in Recreation Youth Sports Coach Training & DevelopmentRepresents student interests in Aztec Recreation programs, including intramural sports, fitness classes, and wellness activities.
- Supporting College Councils and Graduate Student Association Student Organization Financial Management SupportOperates eight College Councils and a Graduate Student Association to represent students, coordinate programming, and provide funding to academically oriented and cultural student organizations.
- Supporting College Councils and Student Organizations Student Organization Financial Management SupportOperates eight College Councils and a Graduate Student Association to represent and coordinate programming, provides funding to College Councils and academically oriented student organizations, and offers deposit processing services for student organizations.
- Supporting SDSU Children's Center Subsidized Child Care Access ProgramsSupports the SDSU Children’s Center in providing childcare for students, faculty, and staff.
- Supporting SDSU Children's Center Subsidized Child Care Access ProgramsSupports the SDSU Children’s Center in providing childcare services for students, faculty, and staff.
- Supporting Student Organizations Student Organization Financial Management SupportOperates College Councils and a Graduate Student Association to represent and coordinate programming, processes deposits for student organizations, and provides funding to academically oriented and cultural student organizations for on-campus events.
advocacy · 5
- Advocate for diversity and academic policy Student Advocacy & Shared GovernanceAdvocates for underrepresented communities on campus, advises on diversity-related policy, and conducts research to advocate on academic and university-related policy matters.
- Advocate for student interests Student Advocacy & Shared GovernanceAdvocates for student interests at SDSU and on higher education issues at local, state, and national levels, including representation in Aztec Recreation programs and promotion of diversity-related policy matters.
- Advocate for student interests Student Advocacy & Shared GovernanceAdvocates for student interests at SDSU and on higher education issues at local, state, and national levels, including representation in Aztec Recreation programs and promotion of student concerns across colleges.
- Advocating for Student Interests Student Advocacy & Shared GovernanceAdvocates for student interests, including those of underrepresented communities, and participates in shared governance at SDSU, addressing academic, university, and higher education policy matters at local, state, and national levels.
- Advocating for Student Interests Student Advocacy & Shared GovernanceAdvocates for student interests, including those of underrepresented communities, and participates in shared governance at SDSU, addressing academic, university-related, and higher education policy matters at local, state, and national levels.
capacity building · 6
- Funding Cultural Student OrganizationsProvides funding to cultural student organizations that recruit and retain underrepresented students.
- Providing A.S. Banking Training Student Organization Financial Management SupportRequires student organization treasurers to attend A.S. Banking training each academic year to manage their finances.
- Providing Banking Training for Student Organizations Student Organization Financial Management SupportRequires student organization treasurers to attend A.S. Banking training each academic year.
- Providing Student Leadership Opportunities Student Leadership & Peer Mentorship ProgramsProvides leadership opportunities for students by interviewing and appointing them to student leadership positions as defined in A.S. Bylaws.
- Support student governance and leadership development Student Leadership & Peer Mentorship ProgramsProvides leadership opportunities for students through appointment to leadership positions, operation of College Councils and the Graduate Student Association, and participation in shared governance at SDSU.
- Support student leadership and governance Student Leadership & Peer Mentorship ProgramsProvides leadership opportunities for students through appointment to leadership positions, operation of College Councils and the Graduate Student Association, and participation in shared governance at SDSU.
strategies · 39
how they think
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- Advocacy and Education for Diversity and Inclusion student_advocacy_and_educationThe organization empowers underrepresented communities by providing advocacy and education to advance diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Advocacy and education for underrepresented communities student_advocacy_and_educationAdvances diversity, equity, and inclusion by empowering underrepresented student populations through targeted advocacy and educational initiatives that promote systemic change and belonging.
- Collaborative Policy Development and Institutional Alignment collaborative_policy_developmentAdvances organizational goals by developing policy positions through external collaboration and maintaining governance guided by shared values and strategic alignment.
- Collaborative external policy development collaborative_policy_developmentFormulates policy positions and action plans through partnerships with external entities, enhancing advocacy impact and aligning student government goals with broader institutional and community objectives.
- Comprehensive Student-Centered Engagement student-centered engagement modelAssociated Students of SDSU employs a comprehensive model that integrates program delivery, student advocacy, leadership development, and participation in institutional governance to foster student life and engagement.
- Decentralized academic representation with College Councils decentralized student governanceEmploys a decentralized governance structure where individual College Councils represent students within their respective academic colleges, enabling tailored advocacy and programming that reflects distinct academic community needs.
- Decentralized academic representation with centralized policy alignment decentralized student governance, governance_by_policyUses College Councils to provide localized student representation within academic colleges while maintaining organizational coherence through policy-based governance aligned with institutional values.
- Decentralized student governance with college-level representation decentralized student governanceEmploys a decentralized governance structure through individual College Councils to ensure academic college-specific student representation and localized decision-making within the broader student government framework.
- Democratic Student Representation student-led democratic electionsThe organization ensures student representation through a democratic election model where the student body annually elects its government representatives, complemented by a decentralized governance structure with College Councils for academic representation.
- Democratic and Inclusive Student Governance student_led_governanceEmpowers student voice through democratically elected representation, decentralized college-level councils, and appointed leadership selected via structured interviews to ensure broad participation and accountability.
- Democratic and appointed leadership selection democratic elections and appointed leadershipFills student government roles through both democratic elections for representative positions and a structured interview process for appointed roles, ensuring both student choice and merit-based selection.
- Democratic and appointed student leadership pathways student_led_democratic_elections, appointed_leadership_via_interviewBuilds student governance capacity through dual pathways: direct democratic elections for representative roles and a structured interview process for appointed leadership positions, ensuring both accountability and qualified leadership.
- Democratic and merit-based student leadership selection student-led democratic elections, appointed leadership via interviewCombines democratic elections for representative positions with a structured interview process for appointed roles to ensure both student voice and qualified leadership across governance structures.
- Governance through policy oversight governance_by_policyOperates a governance model centered on policy oversight to ensure organizational alignment with core values, strategic goals, and institutional accountability.
- Inclusive Digital Access inclusive web designEnsures equitable access to digital resources by designing websites with inclusive practices that accommodate users with diverse abilities and assistive technologies.
- Inclusive Digital Accessibility inclusive web designWebsites are designed with inclusive planning to ensure accessibility for users with diverse abilities and those utilizing assistive technologies.
- Inclusive advocacy and education for underrepresented communities student_advocacy_and_educationAdvances diversity, equity, and inclusion by empowering underrepresented student populations through targeted advocacy, education, and support initiatives.
- Inclusive digital access and web design inclusive web designDesigns digital platforms using inclusive practices to ensure accessibility for users with diverse abilities and assistive technologies, broadening participation and equity in accessing student services.
- Inclusive digital access through accessible web design inclusive web designEnsures equitable access to digital resources by designing websites using inclusive practices that support users with diverse abilities and assistive technologies.
- Inclusive programming and advocacy through collaboration subcommittee_programming, student_advocacy_and_education, collaborative_policy_developmentAdvances diversity, inclusion, and student engagement by empowering underrepresented communities through education and advocacy, and by developing programs via subcommittees and collaborative policy work with external partners.
- Merit-Based Appointed Leadership appointed leadership via interviewAppointed leadership positions are filled through a structured, interview-based selection process conducted by a dedicated committee, ensuring merit-based selection.
- Policy-Driven Governance governance_by_policyThe organization's governance model emphasizes policy oversight to ensure alignment with its values and goals, and develops policy positions through collaboration with external entities.
- Policy-driven governance with collaborative development governance_by_policyGuides organizational operations through formal policies aligned with core values, developed via internal oversight and external collaboration to ensure responsiveness and strategic coherence.
- Structured Financial Oversight for Student Organizations student_organization_banking_frameworkAssociated Students provides a structured banking framework for registered student organizations, requiring them to select from specific banking options and mandating annual compliance training for treasurers to ensure accountability and proper financial management.
- Structured financial oversight for student organizations student_organization_banking_framework, annual_compliance_trainingEnsures accountability and compliance by offering a defined banking framework and requiring annual training for student organization treasurers.
- Structured student organization financial accountability student_organization_banking_frameworkImplements a formal banking and compliance system for student organizations, requiring selection of a financial management pathway and annual training for treasurers to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Structured student organization financial accountability student_organization_banking_framework, annual_compliance_trainingEnsures financial responsibility and compliance among student organizations through a defined banking framework and mandatory annual training for treasurers, promoting transparency and long-term sustainability.
- Student-Centered Engagement Model student-centered engagement modelA comprehensive approach that integrates program delivery, student advocacy, leadership development, and institutional governance to holistically support student life and foster sustained engagement.
- Student-Led Programming and Inclusion Initiatives student_organization_banking_frameworkEnhances campus life through subcommittee-driven programming and supports underrepresented communities via targeted advocacy and education to promote diversity and inclusion.
- Student-centered engagement model student-centered engagement modelUses a comprehensive approach that integrates program delivery, student advocacy, leadership development, and institutional governance to enhance student life and engagement by positioning students as central actors in campus decision-making and programming.
- Student-centered engagement model student-centered engagement modelEmploys a holistic approach that integrates program delivery, student advocacy, leadership development, and institutional governance to enhance student life and foster meaningful engagement across campus.
- Subcommittee-Led Program Development subcommittee_programmingSubcommittees are utilized to create student programs, enhancing campus life and student engagement through focused development efforts.
- Subcommittee-based programming for campus engagement subcommittee_programmingOrganizes student programming through subcommittees that design and implement initiatives to enrich campus life, leveraging student-led teams for targeted engagement.
- Subcommittee-driven campus programming subcommittee_programmingDevelops and implements student programs through dedicated subcommittees, leveraging collaborative, issue-specific teams to enhance campus life and deepen student engagement.
- Viewpoint-Neutral Funding Allocation viewpoint_neutral_fundingFunding decisions are made based on objective and definite standards, ensuring that the viewpoint of the student organization or event does not influence the allocation of funds.
- Viewpoint-Neutral Funding with Compliance Oversight viewpoint_neutral_fundingAllocates resources to student organizations based on objective, non-ideological criteria while ensuring financial accountability through mandatory training and structured banking options.
- Viewpoint-neutral funding allocation viewpoint_neutral_fundingAllocates funding to student organizations and events using objective, non-discriminatory criteria that do not consider the ideological or expressive content of the group, ensuring equitable access and protecting free speech.
- Viewpoint-neutral funding allocation viewpoint_neutral_fundingAllocates funding based on objective, predefined criteria without considering the ideological or expressive content of student organizations or events, ensuring equitable access to resources.
- Viewpoint-neutral funding allocation viewpoint_neutral_fundingAllocates funding to student organizations and events using objective, viewpoint-neutral criteria to ensure fairness, prevent censorship, and uphold equitable access to resources regardless of ideological stance.
named programs · 1
what they call their work
A.S. Board of Directors
Governing body responsible for overseeing policies, objectives, and organizational values of Associated Students of SDSU
relationships · 12
who they work with
- A.S. Elections Committee Partner — Committee responsible for organizing and managing election events including in-person voting.
- College of Arts & Letters Student Council Partner — Student governance body represented within the Associated Students structure.
- College of Business Council Partner — Student governance body represented within the Associated Students structure.
- College of Education Student Council Partner — Student governance body represented within the Associated Students structure.
- College of Engineering Student Council Partner — Student governance body represented within the Associated Students structure.
- College of Health & Human Services College Council Partner — Student governance body represented within the Associated Students structure.
- College of Professional Studies & Fine Arts College Council Partner — Student governance body represented within the Associated Students structure.
- College of Sciences Student Council Partner — Student governance body represented within the Associated Students structure.
- Graduate Student Association Partner — Student governance body for graduate students represented within the Associated Students structure.
- SDSU Children’s Center Partner — Supports the SDSU Children’s Center in providing childcare services to the SDSU community.
- Student Life & Leadership Partner — Collaborates with Student Life & Leadership to ensure student organizations are in good standing to receive funding.
- Undeclared College Council Partner — Student governance body for undeclared students represented within the Associated Students structure.